Oh. I am so sorry

I have been running around the past few weeks and have neglected my blog duties. Oops.

I decided today that Kindermusik is not a good idea for me. First of all, I do not have the money to pay for training, let alone instruments, teacher kits, parents kits curricula etc etc etc. So I am cancelling my enrollment and sending the materials back.

I might have stayed if I were gainfully employed but, due the recession, I can't get a job that apparently can't be done better by a teenager who is willing to work for minimum wage. Frankly, I don't want to work were there are jobs, isn't that sad? I just can't sell children's clothes at Gymboree or overpriced, tested-on-animals, corporate psychos Bath and Body Works. I worked for BBW for a year and a half. In that time, I never got a raise, a promotion (though one was offered, dangled and then given to someone I trained) or even so much as a "good idea".

I applied at a local privately owned book store and was crushed when I realized that I'd be lucky to get 12 hours a week if I get hired. Sure, maybe as a supplement, but they close at 6, so what am I supplementing? The birthday party assistant gig is going well. I show up, paint some faces, set the table, work the music, clear and clean the table and after an hour and a half, I've made 30 bucks. Not bad. It's just enough to let me break even.

I have an interview next Wednesday for a position helping people with disabilities and women just out of of abusive relationships to find jobs. I think it sounds pretty interesting and rewarding. I would be about to work in Danbury which is fantastic, because I hate driving all over the state. I hate driving in general. What's extra nice is the fact that I would work during the day, so the nights are free for hanging out and doing theatre. I had an audition last Tuesday for Cabaret and I am waiting to hear whether or not I'm in. If not, I'm offering my services as Stage Manager (a paid position). If i get accepted to grad school, where I am still "under review" this would be my last show at the theatre for a while, maybe for good. I really want to be involved. I like stage managing too, so it won't be horrible.

I think that's it.